When Marshall's single mother loses her job, the family has to live in a car for five weeks. In this sensitive and thought-provoking novel for youthful readers, seventh-grader Marshall wrestles with the usual ups-and-downs of friendship, family life, and school-along with an unexpected problem: Homelessness. As he struggles to resolve this crisis, Marshall is challenged to discover new truths about himself, his friends, his school, and his community.